Fortified rice to be distributed in 291 aspirational through PDS in 2022-23

The central govt has said that fortified rice will be distributed in 291 aspirational and high-burden districts across the country through Public Distribution System in 2022-23

Govt has planned to provide 175 lakh MT of fortified rice during this phase.

The focus will be on to cover all Integrated Child Development Services Centre, PM – Poshan and Mid-Day Meal schools.

During 2021-22, around 17 lakh MT of fortified rice have been distributed under ICDS and PM- Poshan.